Space Oddity Song

Space oddity is a song written and performed by david bowie and released as a single in 1969.

Space oddity song. It was also the opening track of his second studio album david bowie. It was first released as a 7 inch single on 11 july 1969. That same year marked the first moon landing so space was in.

It became one of bowie s signature songs and one of four of his songs to be included in the rock and roll hall of fame s 500 songs that shaped rock and roll. Space oddity is a song written and recorded by david bowie. About space oddity 5 contributors major tom is a fictional character created by david bowie for this song in 1969.

Supposedly released to coincide with the apollo 11 moon landing it appears on the album space oddity. David wrote space oddity for the two of us to sing. It is about the launch of major tom a fictional astronaut who becomes depressed during an outer space mission.

Space oddity is a song written and recorded by english singer songwriter david bowie. It won an ivor novello award in 1969.